Amelia Christnot is an Oglala Lakota, Kanien'kehá:ka Haudenosaunee and Metís Navy brat who settled in the wilds of Northern Maine. A member of the Indigenous Journalists Association, she considers herself another proud Maineiac.
Airline travel is a fast way to cover great distances, but it’s not without it’s drawbacks. It can be expensive and uncomfortable. There’s also the issue of seating. Few people want a center seat—most prefer either the aisle or the window. A traveler turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback after […] More
A “bespoke suit” is a custom-made garment created from scratch to fit an individual’s exact specifications. Once common, bespoke garments became rare after advancements in clothing manufacturing allowed for off the rack clothing. A young man lucky enough to own a bespoke woolen suit turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback […] More
Grief is as individual as the people that experience it. Only the person in mourning knows what they can emotionally withstand. A woman grieving turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback after a conflict with her family. Throwra_71839 asked: “AITA for leaving my dad’s birthday dinner after overhearing my sister’s comment about […] More
As an autistic person, I know my own quirks and triggers. My quirks I embrace and my triggers I avoid. But autism isn’t an excuse to be rude or unreasonable. Even the Americans with Disabilities Act requires accommodations to be reasonable. A girlfriend who found her boyfriend’s accommodations unreasonable turned to the “Am I The […] More
For many young people, going to university is their first real taste of freedom, independence, and responsibility. But some struggle with being in charge of their own lives. There’s no guardian there to make sure they go to class. A conscientious student turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback over refusing […] More
Is there an obligation to house a family member no matter what? If they can afford to pay for their own place to live, but their poor choices have put them in a bind, would they still be welcome? And what if their behavior is intolerable? A person dealing with a difficult mother-in-law turned to […] More
A death in the family can bring everyone together to mourn. Or it can bring everyone together to squabble over who gets which of the deceased’s possessions. A grandchild who wanted a specific item from their grandmother turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback after asking their cousin for it. Littlecuriousfox […] More
Straits Research estimated the global cosmetic market reached $311.23 billion in 2024. Part of that profit is the popularity of makeup, but it’s also the cost of some products. For example, a single, individual compact of a high end foundation can cost $200. With the cost for quality makeup being high, it’s no wonder a […] More
The phrase deadbeat dad or mom refers to a legal parent who offers no financial support to their children. They may also not pursue or participate in visitation. For the other parent carrying the financial burden alone, resentment is certain to build as years go by. But for the kids, it’s more complicated. Their children […] More
I’m two years younger than my older sister and five years older than my younger sister. That makes it a seven year gap between my two sisters. When my older sister was 13, our younger sister was only 6. Unsurprisingly, their interests at those ages didn’t overlap very much. Would it be playing favorites or […] More
A lot of people have experienced being ghosted by a friend whenever they’re dating someone new. Suddenly their significant other is their only focus and priority. It sucks, but sometimes you have to give up on people. Not because you don’t care, but because they don’t. Things aren’t quite so simple when the person with […] More
When I was younger, I was the designated birthday cake baker for friends and family. Custom cakes and decorations for each person. Sometimes the cake was a pie or some other food or dessert the birthday celebrant preferred. Because shouldn’t a birthday be about them? A party guest turned to the “Am I The A**hole” […] More
